2019–2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 2019–2020 GMC Sierra 1500 Recall: One of the driveshaft joints may not have been properly welded, causing…
NHTSA campaign 20V650000 · Power Train · filed Oct 22, 2020 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 and 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 trucks. One of the driveshaft joints may not have been properly welded, causing the driveshaft to separate while the vehicle is moving.
The risk
If the driveshaft separates, there may be a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N202314870.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet | Silverado 1500 | 2019, 2020 |
| Chevrolet | Silverado 2500 | 2020 |
| GMC | Sierra 1500 | 2019, 2020 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 20V650000 (manufacturer number N202314870). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.